India
Iran getting closer to nuclear red line, says Israeli Prime Minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Iran was getting closer to the "red line" he set for its nuclear program and warned the international community not to be distracted by the crises in Syria and Egypt.
Asafa Powell tests positive for banned stimulant
Former 100 metre world-record holder Asafa Powell and Jamaican teammate Sherone Simpson have each tested positive for banned stimulants.
Mahut-Hewitt in Newport final; Isner loses
Mahut, a wild card entrant, needed just 63 minutes Sunday to beat Russell on a side court one day after their match was suspended by rain after the third point.
Shivpuri: Woman, two daughters drown in pond in Bharatpur Imlia village
A woman and her two daughters drowned in a pond on Sunday at village Bharatpur Imlia under Pichore police station area in the district, police said.
Half of Internet users want a social media vacation
Irrelevant updates and a lack of time are the top reasons people desire a break from Facebook, Twitter or any other social network.
Trayvon Martin killing case: Verdict draws protests, scrutiny
George Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of black unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin.
Telegram's unsung heroes recall yesteryear memories
The state-run telecom firm BSNL has decided to discontinue telegrams following a huge shortfall in revenue.
Maxx Mobile to launch 500 devices in India this year
The company has already launched 40 models in the first quarter of this fiscal and will launch the same number of devices in the next 60 days.
Govt's sugarcane policy not best for farmers: ISMA
The sugarcane pricing policy followed by Uttar Pradesh government has not been the best for farmers in the state, say sugar producers. "As compared to Maharashtra, which holds the number one status in sugar production, there is wider range of fluctuation...
Odisha's expenditure in MGNREGA is below expectation, says Ramesh
Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh has termed Odisha's expenditure under MGNREGA 'below expectation'. "While total availability of funds as on July 2013 is Rs 715 crore, the actual expenditure is only Rs 359 crore. This is way below the ex...
Shiv Sena MLA gets three months in jail for attacking an engineer
A local court on Saturday sentenced Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Jadhav to three months imprisonment for assaulting a state power utility engineer three years back.
Three electrocuted after coming in contact with live wire
Three persons were electrocuted, while as many others sustained serious burn injuries after they came in contact with a live wire in Lambakheda village of the Udham Singh Nagar district.
Fognini to face Kohlschreiber in Mercedes Cup final
Second-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber and fifth-seeded Fabio Fognini will contest the final of the ATP Mercedes Cup.
TN: Kudankulam nuclear power plant to attain criticality by midnight
In the first stage, the unit would produce only 50 per cent of its capacity, followed by 70 per cent in the second stage and 90 per cent in the third stage etc.
Party system is democracy's bane, says Anna Hazare
Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said that voters should look at the candidate's integrity and not his or her political affiliation.
Hrithik Roshan raring to get back in action
The 39-year-old 'Krrish' star underwent the surgery to remove a two-month-old clot caused due to an injury.
